Dress Code

Dress Code

In cooperation with teachers, students and parents/guardians, the principal or designee shall establish school rules governing student dress and grooming which are consistent with law, Governing Board Policy and administrative regulations. These school dress codes shall be regularly reviewed. Each school shall allow the student to wear sun-protective clothing, including but not limited to hats, for outdoor use during the school day.

At individual schools that have a dress code prohibiting gang-related apparel at school or school activities, the principal, staff, and parents/guardians participating in the development of the school safety plan shall define “gang-related apparel” and shall limit this definition to apparel that reasonably could be determined to threaten the health and safety of the school environment if it were worn or displayed on a school campus.

For the safety of all students, gang related apparel is not acceptable. The district will collaborate with Law Enforcement Agencies to update changes in gang-related apparel as necessary. Any clothing, apparel or “colors” that a student or group of students wear to identify themselves for the purpose of harassing, threatening or intimidating others will not be allowed. Additionally, clothing shall be free of writing, pictures or any other insignia which identifies any group advocating or participating in disruptive behavior.

Because gang-related symbols are constantly changing, definitions of gang-related apparel shall be reviewed at least once each semester and updated whenever related information is received.

What articles of clothing or accessories are NOT ALLOWED?

Clothing or accessories which signify gang affiliation such as, but not limited to:

1. Athletic clothing (unless it is the official clothing of your particular SMCJUHSD school).

2. More than one red or one blue item worn at the same time.

3. Hats (unless they are the official hat of your SMCJUHSD administration).

Any clothing that is too loose or too small, that exposes any portion of the undergarments or that are too revealing.

See-through or fishnet fabrics, halter tops, off-the-shoulder or low-cut tops, spaghetti straps, tank tops, skirts or shorts which are shorter than mid-thigh, or anything that would expose the bare midriff.

Students not following the dress code will be asked to change inappropriate clothing, or they may be sent home to change after parent contact is made.

School personnel may confiscate any prohibited or inappropriate items, and consequences will follow. Typically, on the first offense, the confiscated item is returned to the student at the end of the school day at the discipline office. On subsequent offenses, confiscated items will be returned to the student’s parent or guardian only. Repeated offenses may result in suspension. All unclaimed, confiscated items will be discarded after twenty (20) school days. Unclaimed items confiscated during the last twenty days of school must be claimed by June 30, or they will be discarded. Because gang-related symbols are constantly changing, definitions or gang-related apparel shall be reviewed at least once each semester and updated whenever related information is received.